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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.16, 334.17 and 131.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.16, 334.17 and 131.64 is: 181.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.16 : 334.17 = 131.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.16/334.17 = 131.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.16x = 334.17 × 131.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.16x = 43,988.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,988.89/242.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.65

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